Eight rescued from sinking yacht

14/01/2010 - 09:14:09

Eight Irish people have been rescued from a sinking racing yacht after it struck rocks in Indonesian waters.

The UK coastguard says five Britons were also among the 16 crew on board the Cork Clipper when it was holed 200 miles north east of Jakarta yesterday.

All are reported to be safe and well after being picked up by two of their fellow racing yachts.

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